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WASHINGTON: General Motors said on Monday it was recalling more than 20,000 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V vehicles to replace a glove compartment box that could lead to leg injuries in a crash. GM says the recall involves nearly 5,000 all-wheel drive 2009 Cadillac CTS and CTS-V models, and more than 15,000 vehicles from the 2010 model year. Tests conducted by the government found that a front seat passenger not wearing a seat belt could strike the glove box door and sustain leg injuries in a crash.

DETROIT: They're calling it the luxury car of the future that will serve as a "personal headquarters. " It's the Cadillac XTS Platinum concept car, and General Motors Co. unveiled it Tuesday at the Detroit auto show. Concept cars are displayed at shows to gauge consumer interest, and they often are the basis for future products. The XTS, which can run on a rechargeable battery-powered electric motor or a 350-horsepower V-6 engine, has touch-screen entertainment, and navigation and information systems, GM says.

NEW DELHI: An elaborate security drill to prepare for. President Barack Obama's visit has been set in motion. According to top sources in the security wing of Delhi Police , at least three floors, including the one which has the Presidential Suite where Obama will be staying, at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel has been completely sanitized with no guests, visitors or unauthorized hotel staff allowed to enter these floors. According to sources, the virtual lockdown of the floors began on Monday after US security agencies surveyed the area and carried out all necessary anti-sabotage drills.

MUMBAI: Don't be surprised if you see a Jaguar or an Infiniti stuck in traffic beside you the next time the rains strike. Global high-end auto brands are firming up plans for the Indian market. Recently, General Motors announced that it would soon introduce the Cadillac and the Hummer. DaimlerChrysler and BMW plan to bring in their recent global launches in the Indian market. The Audi, Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley Continental, Rolls Royce, BMW and Maybach cars have already arrived in the country.

CHICAGO: General Motors recalled 3,996 Cadillac SRX sport utility vehicles in the United States and China Thursday because of a defect which could cause a fire in the engine. GM said the vehicles could possibly have damaged steering lines and that a fire could occur if the power steering fluid leaks onto hot engine parts. GM said it was aware of one such fire in an unattended SRX but there have been no related injuries or crashes. "Based on GM analysis, the issue is believed to exist in only two or three of the recalled vehicles," GM said in a statement.

TALEGAON: Been dreaming of off-roading in a Humvee or making a style statement the all-American way in a Caddy? You may have to wait longer to do either. General Motors India, the local subsidiary of the US-based auto giant that manufacturers these legendary brands, has put off its plans to launch the Cadillac and Hummer vehicles in India. GM India, which is keen on capturing a 9-10% share of the Indian market by '10, is looking to play the volume game here and does not see high-end cars contributing to its sales in a big way. "We won't be launching the Cadillac and the Hummer in the near future as they address a very niche market and we don't see them generating big volumes in the local market," said Rajeev Chaba, president & managing director of GM India.

TALEGAON: Been dreaming of off-roading in a Humvee or making a style statement the all-American way in a Caddy? You may have to wait longer to do either. General Motors India, the local subsidiary of the US-based auto giant that manufacturers these legendary brands, has put off its plans to launch the Cadillac and Hummer vehicles in India. GM India, which is keen on capturing a 9-10% share of the Indian market by '10, is looking to play the volume game here and does not see high-end cars contributing to its sales in a big way. "We won't be launching the Cadillac and the Hummer in the near future as they address a very niche market and we don't see them generating big volumes in the local market," said Rajeev Chaba, president & managing director of GM India.

BEIJING: Volkswagen, Chrysler and General Motors are recalling defective vehicles in China following a directive from the country's top quality watchdog. Those recalled included 112 Volkswagen Beatles 2.0T, 3,369 Chrysler Grand Cherokee and 80 General Motors Cadillac Escalade, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said in a statement. The recall will start on December 31, 2014. The affected 80 General Motors Cadillac Escalade were manufactured between May 10, 2011 and May 13, 2011.

NEW DELHI: In a departure from tradition, the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade, US President Barack Obama , today arrived in his own highly-secured bomb-proof vehicle , 'The Beast,' at Rajpath. The Republic Day Chief Guest normally travels with the President of India in his car from Rashtrapati Bhawan. Obama, along with wife Michelle, was received by Vice President Hamid Ansari and his wife Salma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

MICHIGAN: General Motors, the world's largest automaker, is offering rebates of $5,000 on most 2004 models to customers who have bought the company's vehicles before. The offers, which begin today and ends Aug. 2, can't be combined with other rebates and low-interest loan offers, the Detroit-based company said. The rebates range from $2,000 on five models, including the Hummer H2 sport-utility vehicle, to $5,000 on 30 models such as the Cadillac Deville and Saab 9-5 sedans, the company said.